Melzer School vs. Golf Middle School
Should you attend Melzer School or Golf Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Melzer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Golf Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melzer School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 306 students in grades 5-8, Golf Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
5-8
Total Students
395 students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#856 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
-
Grade 1 Students
73
-
Grade 2 Students
61
-
Grade 3 Students
60
-
Grade 4 Students
67
-
Grade 5 Students
81
52
Grade 6 Students
-
93
Grade 7 Students
-
80
Grade 8 Students
-
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
35%
% Hispanic
16%
10%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
44%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%